Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. The Board of Trustees delegates to the University President the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; Presidents: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 904 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative records, 1992-1993
Contains records on committees and other meetings associated with the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential articles, speech resources, and personal files, 1953-2000
Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1968-2004
Contains statements, minutes, and other materials concerning various university committees including the Freshman Bulletin Committee, Faculty Committee on Continuing Education, Fine Arts & Communications Dean's Search Committee (1993), Faculty Committee on Distance Learning, International Affairs Committee, Kennedy Center Review Committee, and Commencement Awards Committee, 1968-2004.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1992-1993
Minutes, correspondence, and other files, dating from between 1992 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1972-1983
Contains notes and minutes from various committees. Materials date from between 1972 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence, 1982-1993
Contains on- and off-campus correspondence produced by the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1982 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence and minutes, 1967-1983
Contains the correspondence and meeting minutes of Robert K. Thomas from 1967-1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence and other material on alumni relations, 1981-1998
Contains correspondence and records of University Alumni Relations. This includes committee meeting minutes, goals and objectives, records from the Alumni Association, emeritus awards, and guest relations records. Records cover topics including new married student housing, government relations, and community relations, 1981-1998.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential department records, 1968-2004
Brigham Young University vice-presidential financial records, 1968-2004
This series includes budgetary plans outlining BYU's retirement policy (including medical care after retirement), case studies, budgets for programs alongside BYU faculty and staff, charges for mail/copy services, requisition forms, receipts for items purchased including computer supplies/software and general office supplies, phone bills, and travel documentation for Academic Vice Presidents who were sent abroad. Materials dated 1968-2004.